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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

6

The Troy Record Publisher Details and Subscription Rates

The Troy Record issues its masthead and staff, noting Freak J. York as publisher and listing officers. It shows subscription terms for various regions, rates for daily and mail delivery, and counts the paper as a member of the Associated Press and the Audit Bureau of Circulations with August 1955 daily average circulations.

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Primaries in Troy Rejected for Dirty Campaign Tactics

The Troy primaries left readers angered by the bitter smear campaign. Both sides are blamed for childish name calling that split the party and damaged the city’s reputation. The editorial urges dignified campaigning like Eisenhower’s and condemns the 1952 style dirt as harmful and unhelpful to voters.

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Paris approves Morocco home rule program easing North Africa tensions

The French government unanimously approves a program granting broader home rule to Morocco, easing weeks of tension. North African reactions are mixed. zealot nationalists and colonial status supporters show divided responses, but factions appear reconciled amidst the long Paris delays.

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Needed A Modern Mencken

The piece recalls Henry L Mencken as a defining 1920s provocateur and sharp critic. It notes his enduring influence through works like The Vintage Mencken and The American Language, and laments a current lack of similarly candid insight amid modern literary trends.

Invitation to Anarchy on the Atlantic Coast Waterfront Strike

The author argues the ILA longshoremen strike across New York and New Jersey ports shows a push for independence from state authority. It condemns racketeering and gang control while urging federal and local action to uphold lawful authority and curb violence at the waterfront.

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China Good Faith Questioned Over Geneva Civilians

The Geneva release of 41 American civilians by Red China is viewed as a conciliatory gesture but not proof of good faith. The author warns negotiations on larger issues may follow, risking concessions that could strengthen the Communist regime while other Americans remain missing in Korea.

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Waterfront Commission Crisis and Political Pressure

The piece argues the Waterfront Commission must be dissolved or neutralized by New York and New Jersey governors. It warns against legislative bypass and notes the strike harms shippers and ports. It suggests governors Harriman and Meyner resist ILA leaders, fearing anarchy if opposed.

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Troy Police to acquire YMCA property for new HQ and community use

The lease transfer of the old railroad YMCA site to the Troy Police Benevolent Association creates a centralized hub near police HQ. The association plans to expand youth work, host civilian events, and share meeting and dining spaces with the public while renovating the building to benefit teen guidance and community life.

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Official death certificate to confirm Hitler's death

The Montreal Star notes that Munich authorities plan to issue a Berchtesgaden death certificate for Adolf Hitler to prove he died by his own hand. The move follows Austrian trustee actions to recover a painting, and warns that neo Nazi elements persist in West Germany despite the official finding.

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National Letter Writing Week Preview Sparks Reminders

The Hartford Courant notes National Letter Writing Week starting Sunday October 2. It highlights Aunt Minnie and Joan as examples of long overdue correspondence and jokes about the flood of Thank You notes and birthdays that will follow. The piece ends with a promise to write tomorrow.

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Headstones Misused Prompt Local Law Action

Readers urge tougher laws to protect graves and headstones after reports of desecration. A Troy correspondent asks for D A R and historical society contact details and argues descendants have a right to protect memorial stones, even if from their own ancestors.

D.A R Historical Society

Reducing Guard Amid Geneva Warmth Sparks US Security Debate

In the wake of Geneva détente and increased Soviet exchanges, critics warn America risks loosening its security stance. The piece cites Lovell farm delegation insights suggesting Russia could gain from American farming know how, risking military balance unless U.S. science and education stay ahead. It emphasizes cultivating American scientists and engineers to preserve democracy’s edge.

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National Whirligig By Ray Tucker

Educational television expands slowly with funding challenges but growing support from colleges communities and foundations. FCC impatience over few applications contrasts with strong private and local backing totaling millions for commence ment and equipment. Local schools universities and cities in St Louis Pittsburgh New Orleans Houston Boston San Francisco Cincinnati Seattle gain and promote ET V offering courses for students and adults with civic use boosting public interest.

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Westminster Abbey name origins and editorials

The note explains why Westminster Abbey is not spelled minister, tracing Westminster to west point plus minster from mynster meaning monastery. It cites Axminster as another minster name and mentions readers sharing names and a question about Stephen C Foster, who is noted as elected to the Hall of Fame in 1940.

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U S Requests Red Apology Over Moscow Incident

The U S Embassy renewed its demand for a Soviet government apology after a Russian army officer held U S Congressman Joseph Holt at pistol point for over an hour in Moscow last month. The protest followed an August 31 report and a September 7 note with no reply as of yesterday.

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